My milk wont come UGH
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My milk wont come UGH
| Wed, 06-14-2006 - 3:16pm |
I am hurting so much.
I am engorged and trying to pump, but only 1 ounce comes out after doing it for 20-30 minutes and every hour almost.
Is it me? Or is this normal and make take a few days?
I am worried its sitting there and just wont come out and soon it will all dry up cause my body thinks I dont want it.
I have a dr appt tomorrow to see the OB and get some help.
I am engorged and trying to pump, but only 1 ounce comes out after doing it for 20-30 minutes and every hour almost.
Is it me? Or is this normal and make take a few days?
I am worried its sitting there and just wont come out and soon it will all dry up cause my body thinks I dont want it.
I have a dr appt tomorrow to see the OB and get some help.







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does your hosptial have a lactation consultant you can call?
I second the motion of calling the lactation consultant. They are very knowlegeable and helpful!
Also, the hospital grade pumps are way better than anything you can buy in the store. I couldn't afford to rent one and ended up giving up on pumping at a few weeks after Hayden's birth. I wasn't producing enough milk for him and he wasn't gaining weight like he should have been. The pump I bought at Target just wasn't stimulating enough to get more milk going.
And yes, it does take a good 4 (or more) days before the milk comes in. The colostrum is the most important stuff though, so keep doing what you're doing.
Good luck and congrats on your little one!!
Hi Mel! I know it is easier said than done right now, but along with everything the others told you, try to relax! I am sure Baby Nicholas is getting everything he needs and when your milk is ready it will come out in full force! Don't worry about drying up, I think as long as there is some stimulation (nursing or pumping with a good pump) your body will know what it is supposed to do.
Hang in there!
Mandy
(((Hugs))) Mel!! I thought that post-partum few days was so hard sometimes. . .
If you're engorged, you have milk. Maybe your pump doesn't have enough suction?? Try getting the baby to suck. If he falls asleep suckling, jiggle him awake, or pull him off, sit him up, burp him, and latch him back on.
Good luck and I'm thinking of you! BTDT even with twins!!
Sofia
I am doing it almost every 2 hours for about 20 minutes on both breasts, since it is a electric double pump.
I got a lot more this time I tried then last time, so maybe the milk is finally getting to my nipples
remember also to drink plenty of water, eat oatmeal, and also use a warm wet washcloth on your breast before pumping
(((hugs))) it'll get easier!!!
you might also check out the exclusively pumping board... the ladies over there are pretty helpful too
I dont have much to add to the other posts , but on top of all the other wonderful advice, if you stress a lot, it makes it harder.BTDT. I would watch tv or read a book, take my mind off it, if it doesnt require much attention... Have faith in yourself... and hugss to you !!!!
~ Shannon
Mel, Congratulations! I have not been on the board for a few days.
Can I ask...are you trying to exclusively pump? I hope I am not being nosy..sorry if I am. I am on my fourth month of nursing and the first three days were hard for me breastfeeding, and I have done it three times! For some reason with Alekzander my milk came in on the fourth day and it was really hard. I almost gave up.
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